Hamilton-Burlington Area Market Sees Increased Activity but Remains Below Historical Trends

• By Mike Heddle
• Posted Friday, Oct 03, 2025 2:38 pm

Hamilton-Burlington Area Market Sees Increased Activity but Remains Below Historical Trends

Home Sales Show Improvement for Third Consecutive Month Compared to Last Year

Hamilton, ON (October 3, 2025) – In September, 773 homes were sold across Hamilton, Burlington,

Haldimand County, and Niagara North through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the

Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This marks the third consecutive month with

improved sales activity compared to the levels reported last year, however the sales recorded in

September are 27 per cent below long-term trends, and on a year-to-date basis, they are still

nearly 10 per cent lower than last year and 33 per cent below the 10-year average.

“September has brought some positive shifts in sales activity, but overall numbers still lag behind

historical trends,” says Nicolas von Bredow, Cornerstone spokesperson for the Hamilton-Burlington

market area. “While the increase in new listings and inventory is beneficial for buyers, it has

created a substantial supply that is affecting pricing in some areas. Benchmark prices for the

Hamilton-Burlington area are down over nine per cent from last year. However, many communities

and neighbourhoods are performing better than the overall average. This highlights the importance

of working with a local REALTOR® to navigate the local market effectively.”

The number of new listings surged this month. With 2,188 new listings and 773 sales, the sales-to-

new listings ratio dropped to 35 per cent, causing further gains in inventory levels, which pushed

the months of supply up to five months.

In September, the unadjusted benchmark price was $753,300, relatively similar to last month, but

still over nine per cent lower than last year.